August 26 2020

Hurricane Laura went through rapid development to a Category 4 major storm in less than one day. This is expected to make landfall as it intensifies and at its peak. The will be devastating. It is an ‘unsurvivable storm’ according to the National Hurricane Center.

Here is a collection of resources for you to track this storm at landfall and through the inland impact to the Mid Atlantic region. This includes: Satellite views, radar, waves, interactive widget, computer model plots, and National Hurricane Center maps, statements, and warnings.

Satellite Images

GeoColor Loop Up To Sunset

Winds were 150 mph, gusting to 185

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Longwave IR- Band 13

Hurricane Laura satellite IR band 13

See All Floater Views From GOES East and more links below

Wind and Pressure Levels

This is a forecast view. You can see the future cast using the button at the bottom of the map.

Radar And Lightning

Severe Weather Watches Warnings

Explore more Watches and Warnings using the button at the bottom.

Waves

Computer Model Forecast Plots

Hurricane Laura Computer Model Plots

National Hurricane Center Update

Latest Advisory Stats At The Bottom Of The Map

Peak Storm Surge From National Hurricane Center

Also See:

Public Advisory

Forecast Advisory

Discussion

Wind Probabilities

Coastal Inundation Page
This is a link to the NOAA information along the water.
Hurricane Laura Coastal Innundation Page

All GOES EAST Satellite ‘Floater’ views

Click to view in a new page

Hurricane Laura satellite floater views

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